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but doubt his testimony? Methinks I see thee, Froth, already in a cart, And my hand hissing (if I 'scape the halter) With the letter R printed upon it. _Froth._ 'Would that were the worst! That were but nine days wonder: as for credit, We have none to loose; but we shall lose the money He owes us, and his custom; there's the worst on't. _Tap._ He has summon'd all his creditors by the drum, And they swarm about him like so many soldiers On the pay day; and has found such a new way To pay his old debts, as, 'tis very likely, He shall be chronicled for it. _Froth._ He deserves it More than ten pageants. But are you sure his worship Comes this way to my lady's? [_A Cry Within_, Brave Mr. Wellborn!] _Tap._ Yes, I hear him. _Froth._ Be ready with your petition, and present it To his good grace. _Enter_ Wellborn, _in a rich Habit_; Greedy, Marall, Amble, Order, Furnace, _and Three_ Creditors; Tapwell, _kneeling, delivers his Bill of Debt_. _Wellb._ How's this! petitioned too? But note what miracles the payment of A little trash, and a rich suit of clothes, Can work upon these rascals. I shall be, I think, Prince Wellborn. _Mar._ When your worship's married, You may be--I know what I hope to see you. _Wellb._ Then look thou for advancement. _Mar._ To be known Your worship's bailiff, is the mark I shoot at. _Wellb._ And thou shalt hit it. _Mar._ Pray you, sir, despatch, And for my admittance. [_In this Interim_, Tapwell _and_ Froth _flattering and bribing_ Justice Greedy. (Provided you'll defend me from Sir Giles, Whose service I am weary of) I'll say something You shall give thanks for. _Wellb._ Fear him not. _Greedy._ Who, Tapwell? I remember thy wife brought me Last new year's tide, a couple of fat turkeys. _Tap._ And shall do every Christmas, let your worship But stand my friend now. _Greedy._ How! with Mr. Wellborn? I can do any thing with him, on such terms---- See you this honest couple? they are good souls As ever drew out spigot; have they not A pair of honest faces? _Wellb._ I o'erheard you, And the bribe he promis'd; you are cozen'd in them; For of all the scum that grew rich by my riots, This for a most unthankful knave, and this For a base quean, have worse deserv'd; And therefore speak not for them. By your place, You are rather to do me justice; lend me your ear, Forget his turkeys, and call in his license, And every season I will send you venison, Sh
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